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Hey Hey It's Saturday host Daryl Somers shares heartbreaking tribute to 'dear friend' John Blackman following his tragic death at age 76

Hey Hey It's Saturday creator and host Daryl Somers has shared his heartbreaking tribute to John Blackman following his death on Tuesday.

Daryl went on to commend John's strength of will as he faced years of ill health following a bone cancer diagnosis which led to the removal of his jaw through surgery. Daryl went on to commend John's strength of will as he faced years of ill health following a bone cancer diagnosis which led to the removal of his jaw through surgery Today Extra host Sylvia Jeffreys added: 'John has a long legacy within Channel Nine working across multiple shows and a legend on the comedy scene.'

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